Statewide Gardening Information and Soil Testing ScheduleFrom March through October, our URI Master Gardener volunteers offer free soil pH testing to Rhode Island residents, helping you understand your soil's health and providing recommendations for improvement. Bring a soil sample to the event and our experts will determine its pH levels and texture, offering guidance on achieving optimal soil conditions for your gardening needs.Additionally, explore our Gardening Information and Soil Testing (GIST) booth, where you can ask gardening questions and access a wealth of resources to support your horticultural goals.Learn how to take a soil sample and access the statewide schedule by visiting: uri.edu/coopext/services/gist

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Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Fall Writing Retreats. Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! There’s no formal program: just bring your laptop and other materials, plus your own lunch/snacks. We will provide coffee and tea! The retreats will be on Friday, September 19 and Friday, October 17 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Come to one or both and join for an hour or stay all day!The retreats will be held in the Large Conference Room of the Coastal Institute overlooking Narragansett Bay (for directions and a map to the Bay Campus). The Coastal Institute is Building #6 on the map (you can park in the lot shaded in blue directly in front of the building).All are welcome! You will simply be asked, in confidence, to check in with a brief statement of your writing goal and to check out with a brief statement of what you accomplished. Check out this webpage for more information about Writing Across URI.Dates: September 19 & October 17 Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Location: In-Person, Large Conference Room of the Coastal Institute (Bay Campus) Registration & More Information

As the public’s trust in science decline, efforts to establish and enhance research and its impact on society are needed. The Rhode Island Network for Excellence in Science & Technology (RI-NEST), funded through the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers a critical platform for building the state’s research ecosystem and connecting all those in academia, industry, and community to develop use-inspired, transdisciplinary research that serves all Rhode Islanders.On Friday, October 17 at Rhode Island College, RI-NEST will convene leaders from institutions of higher education to discuss how best to conceptualize and enact a coordinated, statewide strategy that supports increased investment in science from public and private sources. Such a strategy will also buoy robust integration of workforce development initiatives to ensure student achievement in STEAM fields, as well as deeper civic engagement with public audiences among all those participating in scientific endeavors through creative science communication and knowledge exchange. Visit meeting homepage to view agenda and register!

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